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Industry
Domestic Sentiment Tracker
14 May 2025
VisitEngland's latest Domestic Sentiment Tracker shows that perceptions of the cost of living crisis have significantly worsened, reflecting global uncertainty throughout April with US tariffs. In April 2025, 60% of […]
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Attractions Marketing Conference
14 May 2025
This year's National Attractions Marketing Conference takes place on Thursday 5th June at Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort. The conference programme and its 20 speakers on marketing attractions are […]
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Accommodation Provider Event
14 May 2025
Accommodation providers are invited to attend a familiarisation visit to Auckland Palace, Gardens & Faith Museum on Thursday 22nd May 2025. The day will begin with refreshments at 10am followed […]
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Phishing Email Warning
14 May 2025
Several partners have contacted us to advise that they have been receiving emails purporting to be from WordPress, asking the recipient to verify their email address with visitcountydurham.org. This email […]
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Durham Fringe Festival returns with its most exciting lineup to date
8 May 2025
Between 23rd and 27th July 2025, Durham Fringe Festival will host a spectacular array of performing arts across nine Durham City Centre venues. Audiences will be invited to explore over […]
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Walking Month
7 May 2025
May is National Walking Month 2025, a campaign to encourage people across all ages and backgrounds to get outside and embrace the simple, yet profound health benefits of walking. Durham […]
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Accessibility Clinics Reminder
7 May 2025
As part of the Everybody Welcome programme, we are offering 1:1 online business clinics undertaken by Chris Veitch and Jane Cooper from Access and Inclusion UK. Get tailored advice and […]
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Visit County Durham
A message from Visit County Durham's Managing Director, Michelle Gorman
30 Apr 2025
Spring, is of course, a season of new beginnings, so it is very fitting that we are celebrating the launch of Durham Story - an exciting new approach to promoting […]
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Durham Shortlisted!
30 Apr 2025
Durham has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2025. The county was nominated for Best UK Destination by readers of Group Leisure and Travel […]
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Industry
Green Tourism Opportunity
30 Apr 2025
The deadline for visitor economy businesses to secure Green Tourism or Green Meetings certification has been extended until 30th June. Businesses that successfully submit for assessment by 30th June 2025 […]
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International Visitor Spending
30 Apr 2025
Find out more about how international visitors spend their money in Britain. VisitBritain's latest research dashboard offers timely data and expert insights into spending behaviour at a national and local […]
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Beamish, The Living Museum of the North shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025
29 Apr 2025
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has been announced as one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025, the world’s largest museum prize. Art Fund, […]
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Regenerative Tourism Guide
23 Apr 2025
VisitEngland have launched the Regenerative Tourism Guide, a no-nonsense, easy-to-follow resource to help tourism businesses wherever they are on their regenerative sustainability journey. The guide supports businesses in identifying ways […]
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Durham City Riverbanks
23 Apr 2025
Durham Wildlife Trust and Durham Cathedral are working together to understand how people use and enjoy the riverbanks in Durham City. By gathering information on how residents and visitors move […]
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North East Tourism Structures
23 Apr 2025
On the 18 March, the North East Combined Authority hosted a full cabinet meeting which set out the proposed principles underpinning a new regional approach for the visitor economy, potential […]
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